B2 noun Neutre

device

/dɪˈvaɪs/

A piece of mechanical or electronic equipment designed to perform a specific function or task. It can also refer to a technique or method used to achieve a particular result, especially in literature or rhetoric.

Exemples

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1

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

2

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

3

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

Famille de mots

Nom
device
Verb
devise
Adjectif
deviceless
Apparenté
deviser
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ICE' at the end of 'devICE' as a solid object (a noun), while 'devISE' (rhymes with 'wise') is an action you do.

Quiz rapide

The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : device

Exemples

1

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

everyday

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

2

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

formal

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

3

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

informal

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

4

The protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.

academic

The protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.

5

Our company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.

business

Our company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.

Famille de mots

Nom
device
Verb
devise
Adjectif
deviceless
Apparenté
deviser

Collocations courantes

electronic device electronic device
medical device medical device
mobile device mobile device
literary device literary device
labor-saving device labor-saving device

Phrases Courantes

left to one's own devices

left to do as one pleases without supervision

rhetorical device

a technique used to persuade or influence an audience

safety device

an equipment intended to prevent accidents

Souvent confondu avec

device vs devise

'Device' is a noun (the object), whereas 'devise' is a verb meaning to plan or invent.

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Notes d'usage

While 'device' often refers to physical hardware like smartphones, in academic settings it frequently refers to abstract methods such as 'mnemonic devices' or 'plot devices'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the verb 'devise' (ending in -ise/-ize) when they are trying to refer to the noun 'device' (ending in -ice).

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ICE' at the end of 'devICE' as a solid object (a noun), while 'devISE' (rhymes with 'wise') is an action you do.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French word 'devis', meaning a plan, design, or desire, which ultimately comes from Latin 'dividere' (to divide).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun; plural: devices Often followed by 'for' + -ing (e.g., a device for recording)
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Contexte culturel

In the 21st century, the word 'device' has become almost synonymous with personal technology such as smartphones and tablets.

Quiz rapide

The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : device

Expressions liées

Mots lis

extravidfy

C1

To significantly enhance the visual intensity, vividness, or clarity of a scene, image, or description. It is often used in the context of digital editing or literary embellishment to make something stand out beyond its natural state.

pronavfy

C1

A specialized digital data structure or configuration file used to synchronize navigation parameters and routing logic across multiple platforms. It serves as a master template ensuring that disparate hardware devices interpret spatial data and waypoints with identical precision.

nonvalward

C1

To deliberately move away from or reject established values, standards, or traditional norms. It implies a conscious effort to chart a path that disregards conventional worth or moral frameworks in favor of new, often experimental, directions.

multidomness

C1

To actively manage or integrate operations across multiple distinct domains or fields of influence. This verb describes the action of diversifying one's reach to ensure a functional presence in several specialized areas simultaneously.

proarchancy

C1

The state or quality of being a primary or foundational authority, often referring to a preliminary or original form of leadership or governance. It describes the condition of holding a pre-eminent or initial position of rule within a hierarchy.

anamess

C1

To gradually gather or accumulate a large quantity of something, typically wealth, information, or evidence, over a significant period of time. It implies a persistent process of building up a collection or 'mass' of resources.

premigrless

C1

To proactively eliminate or significantly reduce the necessity for future data or population migration by implementing structural optimizations during the initial setup phase. This verb is primarily used in technical and logistical contexts to describe the act of making a system or group stable enough that relocation becomes unnecessary.

undertortacy

C1

To resolve a civil legal grievance or potential tort claim outside of formal legal proceedings, often through private or informal mediation. It implies reaching a settlement secretly or 'under the table' to avoid public litigation.

tritentible

C1

Describing something that is capable of being stretched, extended, or held in three distinct directions or ways. It is often used in technical or abstract contexts to refer to a threefold capacity for tension or adaptability.

extrasonism

C1

To project sound, influence, or high-frequency vibrations beyond a specific physical or metaphorical boundary. It describes the active process of extending an acoustic or communicative reach into a wider environment.

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